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Embroidered Wall Hanging

Our embroidered Pepeha wall hanging

Over 3 years I have been working on an embroidered pepeha walling hanging, a quilt to tell the story of ...
Sewing for mental health

Aotearoa New Zealand Resources

I invite you to enjoy these uniquely Aotearoa, New Zealand resources to enrich your world view and love of our ...
Different types of elastic

top 3 types of elastic

When sewing, it's important to know that not all elastic is created equally ...
Below the Kowhai Pet Bag sew along

Pet Friends Sew Along Round Up

Thank you for joining in last weeks Pet Friends Bag Sew Along! Here is a round up of all things ...

below the kōwhai sew-along details

Current sew along: *finished* Pai Rawe set - 3rd - 6th December 2019 Sign up in the form below to ...
Behind the Scenes Story Book of Below the Kōwhai

below the kōwhai story book

This is a never seen before glimpse into life behind the scenes at Below the Kōwhai and what it looks ...
Sustainable Sewing

5 ways to sustainable sewing

Sustainable sewing doesn't only have to be for those who can source locally milled organic cotton for their homemade garments ...

mānuka skirt sew along round up

Thank you for joining in last weeks Mānuka Skirt Sew Along! Here is a round up of all things Mānuka! ...
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frequently asked questions FAQ

Have you got a question? You might find the answer here in our FAQ frequently asked questions: ...

mānuka skirt sew along sign up

Sign up using the form below to secure your place in the sew along. [6 May 2018: Sign ups are ...

referral program

We have created this referral program to say THANK YOU for all of your excitement and support over our patterns! ...
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BTK window display

Recently my local Knit World asked me if I would like to create a window display in their Christchurch store ...